Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 5:21 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:24 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:074.310:475.14:14-0.24:20-0.46:238:12Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:034.411:375.05:03-0.35:12-0.36:248:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:594.45:49-0.36:02-0.16:248:10Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:264.812:524.56:33-0.26:520.16:258:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:134.61:454.57:17-0.17:430.46:268:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:004.52:354.68:010.18:370.66:278:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:484.33:254.68:460.29:320.76:278:07Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:374.24:144.69:330.310:280.86:288:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:264.15:034.710:210.411:220.86:298:05Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:164.05:544.711:100.46:308:03Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:084.06:464.712:140.712:010.46:308:02Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:004.07:364.81:040.612:510.46:318:01Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:514.18:234.81:520.61:390.36:328:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:374.19:054.82:370.52:260.36:327:59New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:204.29:424.83:200.43:110.26:337:58New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:594.210:124.84:010.43:550.26:347:57New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:334.210:344.74:390.34:380.36:357:56New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:014.310:564.75:160.25:210.36:357:55Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:294.411:314.75:510.26:060.46:367:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:084.66:260.16:540.56:377:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:164.612:594.77:050.17:490.76:377:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:104.42:024.87:510.28:550.86:387:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:154.23:174.88:480.210:040.86:397:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:304.14:294.99:560.311:110.76:407:47First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:424.15:385.011:050.26:407:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:524.16:465.112:130.612:120.16:417:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:594.27:495.21:120.41:150.06:427:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:004.48:445.22:070.22:14-0.16:427:42Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:564.69:345.22:590.03:09-0.26:437:41Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:494.710:215.23:48-0.14:02-0.26:447:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:404.811:065.04:35-0.14:52-0.16:447:38Full Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 8:22 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orton Point, NC?

Orton Point, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Orton Point, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orton Point, NC?

Tide predictions for Orton Point, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orton Point, NC?

Tide data for Orton Point, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658501. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658501.

What is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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